Oh I know it is an important job, that's why I wish I didn't have it
I have been perfectly happy singing in the choir and being a pew warmer when the anthem was over.
As for the proverbial church secretary absconding with funds, with all my years volunteering with Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Camp Fire, PTA and Little League, I have heard and seen enough examples of the cookie money floating off into the sunset that I can see why an outside bookkeeper was hired rather than continuing to go with someone from the congregation who has done it for free for so many years. Just safer practice. And as much as I would rather be setting up tables and bringing out chairs for fellowship hour or assisting with repair projects (Before I was married to the esteemed Haruo I was a carpenter's apprentice, mostly working setting up and taking down trade show displays in the Seattle area) My worn out knee joints and bad back have me better off flying a desk. I feel honored to be asked to be part of the movers and shakers. I just just want to do the best job I can and be as diplomatic as possible when stepping on the toes of those who mostly gripe and snip because "This isn't how WE used to do it". There are massive changes going on in the neighborhood around our church, and if we don't want to have to sell our "home" and move out to a cheap warehouse out in the burbs we have to be open to doing church in some different ways to serve the people who live nearby once the cranes and bulldozers leave our hill.
Don't despair if your job and your rewards are few, remember that the mighty oak was once a nut like you!